Annex n. 1 to Rector’s Decree Rep. n. 1485/2021 Prot n.

0243326 of 06/10/2021

DISCLAIMER: This document is a non-official version of the PhD Programmes Call for Applications. Only the Italian version
approved with Rectoral Decree shall prevail and be binding.

Call for applications for additional PhD scholarships on the topic Innovation and
Green for the PhD programmes – 37th cycle funded by
FSE REACT-EU - A.Y. 2021/2022
Deadline: October 20th, 2021 h. 11.59 pm (CEST)
Any amendment or integration of the Call will be published on the University website

INDEX

ART. 1 – ADDITIONAL PHD SCHOLARSHIPS 2

1.2 PhD programme tables 3

1.3 Covid-19 info 3

ART. 2 – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 3

ART. 3 – HOW TO APPLY 4

3.1 Application procedures 4

3.2 Required documents 5

ART. 4 – EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL 6

ART. 5 – ADMISSION BOARDS 7

ART. 6 – FINAL RANKING LIST 7

ART. 7 - ENROLMENT 8
7.1 Enrolment procedure 8

7.2 Replacement positions enrolments 8

7.3 Information for applicants who require a VISA 9

7.4 Information for applicants with a non-Italian degree 9

ART. 8 – TUITION FEES 9

ART. 9 - PHD POSITIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 10

9.1 Positions and scholarships assIgnment 10

9.2 Scholarship payment 10

ART. 10 – COMPATIBILITY AND INCOMPATIBILITY 11

ART. 11 – OWNERSHIP OF RESULTS AND CONFIDENTIALITY 11

ART. 12 – PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA 11

ART. 13 - LEGAL FRAMEWORK CONCERNING DOCTORAL STUDIES 11

Art. 1 – ADDITIONAL PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

In compliance with the M.D. n. 1061/2021, the Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna has been assigned
resources by PON “Ricerca e Innovazione” 2014 - 2020, with reference to Action IV.4 “PhD programmes on Innovation”
and Action IV.5 “PhD programmes on Green related topics”, to enhance PhD programmes set up and accredited for the
cycle 37th. Therefore the present call for assignment of additional PhD scholarships is issued as follows. The selection
ruled by the present call for application will be valid under prior approval of the research proposal, in compliance with
M.D. August 10th, 2021 n. 1061.

The scholarships that will be assigned with the present call, are linked to specific topics: the beneficiaries of such
scholarships must mandatorily carry out research activities based on a specific binding Project.

The selection for the assignment of the PhD scholarships linked to the specific topics of Innovation (Action IV.4) and
Green (Action IV.5), will be referred to the following PhD programmes:

RESEARCH AREAS PHD PROGRAMMES

Agricultural, Environmental and Food Science and Technology
Biotechnological, Biocomputational, Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Biological, Geological and Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Sciences Health Safety and Green System
Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Use of fisheries and Biological Resources in
the Mediterranean Sea (Fish Med-PhD)
Science and Culture of Well-being and Lifestyles
European Law
Law, Science and Technology
Legal, Political, Economic
Legal Studies
and Statistical Sciences
Sociology and Social Research
Statistical Sciences
Aerospace Science and Technology
Architecture and Design Cultures
Engineering Studies Automotive Engineering for Intelligent Mobility
Biomedical, Electrical and System Engineering
Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering
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 Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technologies Engineering
Mechanics and Advanced Engineering Sciences (DIMSAI)
Chemistry
Mathematical Physical, Mathematics
Chemical and Astronomical Nanoscience for Medicine and the Environment
Sciences Physics
The Future of the Earth, Climate Change and Societal Challenges
Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences
Cardio Nephro Thoracic Sciences
Medical, Pharmaceutical and
General Medical and Services Sciences
Veterinary Medical Sciences
Oncology, Hematology and Pathology
Surgical Sciences
Veterinary Sciences
Cultural and Environmental Heritage
Global Histories, Cultures, and Politics
History and Archaeology. Studies on Heritage, Memory and Cultures
Literary and Philological Cultures
Modern Languages, Literatures, and Culture: Diversity and Inclusion
Humanities
Pedagogical Sciences
Philosophy, Science, Cognition, and Semiotics (PSCS)
Psychology
Translation, Interpreting, Intercultural Studies
Visual, Performing and Media Arts

1.2 PhD programme tables

Additional information about doctoral positions, research topics, scholarships, specific requirements and assessment
criteria are detailed in the PhD Programme Tables. Such Tables complement the Call for Applications and are available
on the University website (select the PhD programme → “More Information” and then “PhD Programme Table”).

1.3 Covid-19 info

Due to the unpredictable nature of the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic and in order to ensure continuity in teaching
and research activities, during the first semester of the AY 2021/22, doctoral activities shall, if necessary, be carried out
in blended modality, in presence and remotely.

Art. 2 – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants, regardless of age and citizenship status, can apply for the admission to the selection procedure if they have
awarded at least one of the following degrees:
a) Laurea Magistrale, Magistrale a ciclo unico or Laurea Specialistica (Master’s Degree);
b) Laurea di Vecchio Ordinamento (pre-1999 reform);
c) A Second Cycle Degree awarded by academic institutions part of AFAM (Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale);
d) A non-Italian Second Cycle Degree (Master’s Degree or Single Cycle Degree) awarded by an academic institution
equivalent to the above mentioned degrees (letters a, b, c).
Applicants who are yet to obtain their Second Cycle Degree are admitted to the selection procedure on condition that
they obtain their degree by no later than October, 31st 2021.

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PhD candidates already enrolled at a PhD programme of cycle 37th at the University of Bologna, who benefit of a
scholarship, cannot apply for the present call, for the same PhD programme they are attending to, unless they withdraw
the previous scholarship by the deadline of the present call.

Art. 3 – HOW TO APPLY

3.1 Application procedures

The online application must be submitted by October 20th, 2021 h. 11:59pm (CEST).

There is no application fee to be paid.

Each applicant can apply for more than one PhD programme.

Applicants who intend to participate for more than one specific research topic for the same PhD programme must
submit one application only, by uploading a specific research project for each topic of interest.

Applicants who intend to participate for more tha one specific research topic for different PhD programmes must submit
an application for each of the PhD programmes (one per PhD programme), by uploading the requested documents.

In order to submit the application, the applicant must:

1. Access Studenti Online and log in using their credentials or register by providing the required information.
After registering applicants will receive their credentials, i.e. name.surname@studio.unibo.it. This will be the
only email account (which will be activated upon registration) where they will receive all eventual
communication regarding the admission procedure. Applicants must use this address to send emails to any
University office. To ensure the protection of the applicants’ privacy, the University administrative offices
will not be able to reply to emails sent by accounts other than name.surname@studio.unibo.it.

2. Select “Admission application” and follow the online procedure;

3. Fill in the first part of the application form, in order to access to the attachments upload section (candidates
are allowed to access to their application several times, to complete or modify it, up to the submission);

4. Upload the required documents, as detailed in the table below, exclusively in .pdf format. Applicants will not
be able to upload any supporting document after the deadline of this call; after providing all the required
information and documents the application will show the status “Application filled in: You can submit the
application”;

5. To finalize the application, select “Submit”. Any application not submitted by the deadline will be rejected.
After submission, the application will show the status “Application submitted: Your application has been
successfully submitted”. No communication will be sent to applicants about the successful submission of
their application.

After the deadline, all the submitted applications will be forwarded to the Admission Board, and the status will
change to “Application checked”.

To be valid and eligible, all applications must be filled in and submitted following exclusively the instructions
detailed in this article.

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3.2 Required documents

a) Scanned valid ID with photograph Both sides

b) Curriculum Vitae Applicants are invited to check the PhD

Programme Tables if a specific format is
required

c) Documents* attesting the completion and awarding of both Type of document:

first and second cycle degrees. The documents must include: 1. Italian Public Universities: self-
1. Name of the awarding institution; certification* dated and signed
2. Type of degree (in Italy specialistica/magistrale, attesting the completion and
1. magistrale a ciclo unico, vecchio ordinamento or an
awarding of the degree. University
2. equivalent second cycle degree as specified in Art.
2); of Bologna graduates can
3. Name of the degree programme; download the self-certification
4. “Classe di laurea” (only for degrees awarded in Italy; from Studenti Online.
5. Date in which the degree has been awarded;
6. Final mark; 2. EU/Non-EU Universities: the
certificate, the transcript of
records of both the first and
second cycle degree, or the
Diploma Supplement, if vailable;

3. Italian Private Universities: the

certificate or the self-certification,
including all the information as
detailed on the side, or in
alternative the
Diploma Supplement, if available);

d) For applicants who are yet to obtain their second cycle degree
by the date they apply:
Academic transcript of records, including the full list of the
exams taken and the related marks. Please also indicate the
related CFU or ECTS (if provided by the education system of
the Country in which the degree will be awarded). The record
must include the “media ponderata dei voti degli
esami“(weighted average , only for graduate students
enrolled in Italian Universities)
To calculate the media ponderata (the
weighted average mark, only for degrees
awarded in Italy and for graduands enrolled
in Italian Universities):
1. Multiply the marks obtained by the
number of CFUs (please, note that
"30 e lode" is regarded as 30);
2. Add all the obtained results;
3. Divide the result by the total of the
CFUs);
4. Multiply the obtained average by
110 and then divide by 30;

e) Research Project The research project must be drafted, in

Italian or English, using the template for the
Action IV.4 – “PhD programmes on
Innovation” project and for the Action IV.5
“PhD programmes on Green”, enclosed to
the present call and available for download
on the University website. For more

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 information, please check art. 4 of the
present call and the PhD programme tables.

f) Further supporting documents As detailed in the PhD Programme Tables,

that complement the Call for Applications
and is available on the University website
(select the PhD programme
→ “More information” then “PhD
Programme Table”)

*Documents must be written in Italian, English, French, Spanish or German. In case of documents written in any other
language, the official Italian and/or English translation is required. To be accepted, the translation must be issued by
the awarding University or by other relevant authorities.

** According to current legislation, the University must reject certifications issued by other Italian public
administrations. Therefore, academic degrees must be attested only using self-certificates if awarded by Italian public
universities.

Art. 4 – EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL

The scholarships will be assigned after the evaluation of qualifications and the research proposal.

The list of qualifications considered valid for the evaluation and the evaluation criteria will be detailed in the relevant
PhD programme table, which complement the Call for Applications and are available
on the University website (select the PhD programme → “More Information” and then “PhD Programme Table”).

The evaluation of qualifications’ results will be published on Studenti Online (select “Requests in progress” → “see
details” and then open the .pdf files available at the bottom of the page). The publication of such results on the website
is equivalent to receiving a notification. No notification will be sent to applicants via e-mail.

Any voluntary withdrawal from the selection process must be communicated to the members of the Admission Board
via email (the Admission Board member’s emails are available on the University website in specific PhD Programme
Tables (select the PhD programme of choice → “More Information”, then click on “Admission Board” tab) copying the
PhD Unit aform.udottricerca@unibo.it. Such withdrawal emails must be sent exclusively by using the account
name.surname@studio.unibo.it, together with a valid ID scan.

In order to award the scholarships, the Admission Board will assign a maximum of 100 points per applicant, as specified
in each PhD programme table.

In compliance with M. D. n. 1061/2021 art. 3, in the overall applications’ evaluation, the Admission Boards will also take
into account the following criteria:

A) ADDITIONAL PHD SCHOLARSHIPS ON INNOVATION B) ADDITIONAL PHD SCHOLARSHIPS ON GREEN RELATED

(ACTION IV.4)
a.a) Relevance of the research project according to the
ability to create a high added value, in terms of
scientific, social and economic impact on the national
territory, by fostering adequate research models and
implementing professional profiles through the
promotion of innovation and competitiveness expressed
by the entrepreneurial system, through the promotion
of research on innovation, digital and enabling
technologies, supporting the enhancement of human
capital, as a key factor for the development of research
and innovation in Italy.
TOPICS (ACTION IV.5)
b.a) Relevance of the research project according to the
ability to create a high added value, in terms of
scientific, social and economic impact on the national
territory, by fostering adequate research models
and contamination of knowledge and skills, in order to
boost the development of innovative products and
services with a reduced impact on the environment,
focusing on the conservation of the ecosystem, the
biodiversity, as well as reducing the impact of climate
change and the promotion of sustainable development,
as a contribution to promoting green recovery and
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a.b) Adeherence of the PhD programme research with
the SNSI and the PNR, consistency with Law 240/2010
and M.D. n. 45/2013 on doctoral studies, with the aim
of encouraging innovation and the exchange between
the world of research and the world of production and
qualification of the contribution of research projects in
the innovation sectors (Law 240/2010, art. 24, co. 3 and
subsequent amendments).
a.c) Measurability of the expected results and potential
impact of the intervention with reference to the aims of
the REACTEU: presence within the project of the PhD
programme of quantifiable and measurable targets
consistent with the indicators provided for by the
reference action of the PON.
overcoming the effects of the crisis in the context of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
b.b) Adeherence of the PhD programme research with
the SNSI and the PNR, consistency with Law 240/2010
and M.D. n. 45/2013 on doctoral studies, through the
funding of doctoral positions focused on Green-related
topics.
b.c) Measurability of the expected results and potential
impact of the intervention with reference to the
purposes of REACTEU: presence within the project of
the PhD Programme of quantifiable and measurable
targets consistent with the indicators provided for by
the reference action of the PON.

Applicants obtaining 60/100 points will be shortlisted.

Art. 5 – ADMISSION BOARDS

Details about the Admission Board members are available on the University website of the specific PhD programme
(select the PhD programme → “More Information” and then click on “Admission Board” tab”).

Art. 6 – FINAL RANKING LIST

After the publication of the results of the evaluation of qualifications and the research proposal, a final ranking list for
each PhD programme will be published through a Rector’s Decree on the University website (select the PhD programme
→ "More Information" and check the "Notices" section at the bottom of the page).

The ranking lists of each PhD Programme, specific for each Action (Action IV.4 “PhD programmes on Innovation” or
Action IV.5 “PhD programmes on Green related topics”) will include the applicants obtaining 60/100 or more points.
Scholarships will be assigned on the basis of the Action-related ranking list drafted according to each research topic in
the call for applications.

In case two or more applicants have the same final score, the assessment of applicants’ economic situation will be the
criterion to choose the successful one.

In case of no eligible applicant for a specific topic position or if a successful applicant withdraws, with or without notice,
from a position, the following applicant in the Action-related ranking list (Action IV.4– “PhD Programmes on Innovation”
or Action IV.5 “PhD Programmes on Green related topics”), who is also eligible for the specific position, may be
contacted.

In order to fill all the openings, the replacement procedure will continue until the date indicated on the University
website.

It is not possible to carry out a PhD project in the same research field (i.e. “Settore Scientifico Disciplinare”) of a previous
PhD programme. The Academic Board will assess each case at the beginning of the programme.

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Art. 7 - ENROLMENT
7.1 Enrolment procedure
Successful applicants must enrol on Studenti Online before the deadline indicated in University website along with the
publication of the Final Ranking list (select the PhD programme → “More information”).
In order to enrol, applicants shall:
1. Login Studenti Online with their registration credentials (i.e. name.surname@studio.unibo.it).
2. Click on “Admission application” and follow the procedure;
3. Print the .pdf document, which contains the forms indicated at the following point 6 (c, d, e, and f of the present
article), fill it in and sign it;
4. Click on “Fee situation - Enrolment";
5. Pay the enrolment tax online through the PagoPA system, according to the Italian Law;
6. Before the enrolment deadline, send to aform.udottricerca@unibo.it, using your email
name.surname@studio.unibo.it, in attachment the following scanned documents:
a) Valid ID or passport (both sides);
b) Payment receipt;
c) Enrolment Form filled and signed;
d) Intellectual property rights and confidentiality protection on research results self-certification;
e) Information on “how to use your institutional e-mail boxes”;
f) Scholarship forms;
g) Scholarship acceptation form, in compliance with M.D. 1061/2021
h) (for non-Italian citizens only) Tax code issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate). For
applicants who does not hold a tax code at the moment of the enrolment, they can request for it once arrived
to Italy and send a scanned copy of it afterwards, before the start date of the PhD Programme, following the
instructions provided in the University website.
Enrolments and payments carried out in ways that differ from the ones indicated above will not be accepted.
At the moment of the enrolment, those who are yet to obtain a second cycle degree (see art. 2), after the completion
of their studies and before October 31st, 2021, have to send to aform.udottricerca@unibo.it the following documents:
a) Self-certification (or official certification, if the degree has been obtained either in EU, except for Italy, or non-
EU countries, or if the degree has been awarded by an Italian Private University). The document must indicate:
University Name, graduation date, type of degree (in Italy specialistica/magistrale, magistrale a ciclo unico,
vecchio ordinamento or an equivalent second cycle degree as specified in art. 2) and final mark;
b) Scanned copy of a Valid ID with photo.
When the enrolment is complete, PhD candidates will receive an email to their account name.surname@studio.unibo.it
with a QR code and the instructions to print their University ID card in one of the self-service printing stations of the
University.

7.2 Replacement positions enrolments

In case of replacement, the eligible applicants next in line will receive a communication to their email
name.surname@studio.unibo.it, with the deadline for their enrolment. The latter must be carried out as indicated in
paragraph 7.1.

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The above-mentioned applicants must complete the enrolment process within the deadline specified in the email,
otherwise, the replacement procedure will continue, and the next eligible applicant will be contacted.

7.3 Information for applicants who require a VISA

After the completion of the University enrolment process, the applicants who require a VISA to stay in Italy must register
on Universitaly website and carry out the “pre-enrolment” to the PhD programme, following the indicated procedure
to obtain the VISA.
Moreover, on their arrival to Italy, applicants who have obtained a funded position must send to
aform.udottricerca@unibo.it a scanned copy of the following documents:
a) Valid Permit of Stay. Those who are not in possession of this document must apply for it within 8 days from their
arrival to Italy. For more information, please follow the instructions on the University website. Applicants must send the
receipt issued by the Questura at the moment of the request of the Permit of Stay;
b) Italian Tax Code issued by Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate). Those who need to apply for an Italian
Tax Code should follow the instructions on the University website.

7.4 Information for applicants with a non-Italian degree

After the enrolment, within two months from the arrival to Italy, PhD candidates with a degree issued by non-EU
institutions must provide the following documents in their original version:
a) Second cycle degree certification and Transcript of Records, with the official translation in one of the following
languages: Italian, English, French, German and Spanish;
b) Documents attesting the validity of the qualification awarded (e. g. Diploma Supplement, Declaration of Value-
Dichiarazione di Valore in loco of the second cycle degree issued by Italian Diplomatic authorities located in the
country in which the qualification was awarded, recognition of foreign qualifications carried out by agencies like
the ones of ENIC_NARIC networks). For more information, please check the University website.
The University reserves the right to request the documents attesting the validity of the awarded qualifications also for
those issued in EU countries.
The suitability of non-Italian degrees is established by the University, following the legislation into force both in Italy
and in the Country where the qualification has been awarded, and under the relevant international treaties or
agreements dealing with the recognition of academic qualifications for access to further studies.
Applicants holding a non-Italian degree, who do not show the requested documents upon enrolment, are enrolled with
condition. They will be excluded from the PhD programme and required to refund any scholarship or funding already
received, if they do not provide the original documents or if, on the basis of the evaluation carried out, the qualification
provided does not meet the admission requirements referred to in art. 2.

Art. 8 – TUITION FEES

PhD candidates must pay the tuition fees for the enrolment for each academic year.
The total amount of the tuition fees includes insurance premium, stamp duty and the regional tax for the right to higher
education.
The amount of the tuition fees for the A.Y. 2021/2022 corresponds to 157.04 euros.
The tuition fees cannot be reimbursed under any circumstances

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Art. 9 - PHD POSITIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
9.1 Positions and scholarships assIgnment
The PhD Programme Tables, which complement this Call for Applications, provide the number of the scholarships
available for each PhD programme.
PhD applicants that have already received a scholarship for the attendance of a PhD programme in Italy, cannot receive
a scholarship again.

In case a scholarship is awarded, the applicant accepts to carry out a research period in a private company (minimum 6
months, maximum 12, as indicated in the relevant PhD programme tables). Failing to comply with this requirement,
shall result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

In compliance with M.D. 1061/2021, applicants must prepare a report of their activity, on a bi-monthly basis.

In case of scholarship’s withdrawal, in compliance with M.D. n. 1061 – Annex concerning the Policy guidelines and
especially in case of:

- diverging from the originally approved project, whether a change was not requested and authorized by MUR;
- failure to complete the PhD programme (three-year duration), to carry out the minimum mandatory period of
study and research in a company and the minimum period abroad, if requested;
- non-admission to the following year of the PhD programme after a negative evaluation of the research by the
Academic Board;
- withdrawal from the PhD programme
the University of Bologna may claim the refund of the already paid scholarship’s instalments.
No positions without scholarship are available.
The scholarship is not compatible with research grants and other scholarships, except for scholarships awarded by
national or international bodies for a research period abroad. In case an applicant has received in the past a PhD
scholarship, even partially, they cannot receive a scholarship again.

9.2 Scholarship payment

Scholarships are paid to PhD candidates on a monthly basis (payment is usually processed on the 25th day of the
month).
The yearly gross amount of the scholarships is 15,343.28 euros.
The yearly gross amount of the scholarships awarded for the PhD programme in “Law, Science and Technology”, is
17,500 euros (gross amount including the taxes incurred by the recipient).
The total amount of the scholarship will increase of 30% for periods of research abroad (if any).
Pease note that for PhD candidates with a scholarship, the registration to the Social Security Administration (Gestione
separata INPS) is mandatory. The scholarships are subject to the payment of the INPS social security contribution
according to the relevant legislation into force. Such a contribution is paid as follows: two-thirds paid by the University
and one-third paid by the scholarship holder. PhD candidates have the related rights and safeguards.
The payment of the scholarship will be carried out after the PhD candidate has duly entered their bank account details
(e.g. IBAN code) on Studenti Online (section “Modify contact details”). The scholarship payment can be made also on
foreign bank accounts. The IBAN code will be used by the University for the payment of the scholarship (the PhD
candidate must be the holder of the bank account or, as an alternative, they must be the co-holder).
The rules regarding the impossibility to combine the PhD scholarships with other funding is governed by Art. 17 of the
PhD Programme Regulation of the University of Bologna.
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Art. 10 – COMPATIBILITY AND INCOMPATIBILITY
Attending a PhD programme implies a full-time and exclusive commitment for PhD candidates.
More information on PhD programme attendance and the related compatibility/incompatibility rules are disciplined by
art. 16 and 17 of the PhD Programme Regulation.

Art. 11 – OWNERSHIP OF RESULTS AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Intellectual and industrial property rights over any result achieved by PhD candidates (e.g. including software, industrial
inventions - whether patentable or not - know-how, models, data and data collections, etc.) are disciplined by
the relevant National Legislation into force, the University internal regulations, and other agreements signed between
the University and third parties if any.
PhD candidates are always required to communicate immediately to the PhD programme Coordinator any
accomplishment, by committing themselves not to disclose any result nor use without an explicit prior authorization
from the University.
Equally, PhD candidates must sign a confidentiality agreement including any information, data, and confidential
documentation that may come to their attention throughout all the activities performed at the University or on behalf
of the University itself.
In any case, PhD candidates are allowed to ordinary publishing activities, consistently with their training programme
expectations. Those publications will have to be programmed in a way which ensures the protection of the
related research results as well.

ART. 12 – PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

In accordance with art. 13 of the EU Regulation 2016/679, the processing of the personal data provided by the
applicants, participating to the selection procedure, or acquired for this purpose, by the University aims to carry
out only the activities of the selection procedure. Data will be managed by the people in charge of the selection
procedure, including the Admission Boards, in the manner and within the limits necessary to achieve the above-
mentioned purposes, which may also be communicated to third parties.
The University will keep and use the personal data and contacts provided by the PhD candidates enrolled to
the University, also after the completion of the selection procedures, for operational, administrative, accounting
and/or other purposes related to the management of institutional activities and legal obligations, as well as for the
disclosure of any opportunities to the successful applicants (scholarships, awards, etc.).
Applicants have the right to access their personal data, to request amendments, elimination, limitation of treatment, as
well as to object to the processing of the above-mentioned data by addressing their requests to privacy@unibo.it.
Those who believe that the processing of their personal data is in violation of the provisions of the Regulation mentioned
above may lodge a complaint to the Authority for data processing (in Italian Garante) or refer to the competent court.
The data holder is Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna (registered office: via Zamboni n. 33, 40126 - Bologna,
Italy; e-mail: privacy@unibo.it; PEC: scriviunibo@pec.unibo.it).
The contact details of the Personal Data Protection Officer are: registered office, via Zamboni n. 33, 40126 - Bologna,
Italy; e-mail: dpo@unibo.it; PEC: scriviunibo@pec.unibo.it.
For further information, please consult the information available on the University website.

Art. 13 - LEGAL FRAMEWORK CONCERNING DOCTORAL STUDIES

The PhD Programme Regulation, issued by Rector's Decree No. 1468/2016 of the 05/12/2016, governs matters other
than those covered by the present Call for applications.

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By applying for the admission to a PhD programme at the University of Bologna through the online procedure referred
to in art. 3, applicants tacitly agree to be subject to both the rules of the present Call and the PhD Programme
Regulation.

Responsible for the present administrative procedure

Daniela Taccone – AFORM – Education and PhD Administrative Division (e-mail: aform.udottricerca@unibo.it;
PEC: scriviunibo@pec.unibo.it).

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